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Portioli-Staudacher, A., Costa, F & Thürer, M. (2020). The use of labour flexibility for output control in workload controlled flow shops: A simulation analysis.International Journal of Industrial Engineering Computations , 11(3), 429-442.
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Battaïa, O., & Dolgui, A. (2013). A taxonomy of line balancing problems and their solution approaches. International Journal of Production Economics, 142(2), 259–277.
Becker, C., & Scholl, A. (2006). A survey on problems and methods in generalized assembly line balancing. European Journal of Operational Research, 168(3), 694-715.
Bergamaschi, D., Cigolini, R., Perona, M., & Portioli, A. (1997). Order review and release strategies ina job shop environment: A review and a classification. International Journal of Production Research, 35(2), 399-420.
Boysen, N., Fliedner, M., & Scholl, A. (2007). A classification of assembly line balancing problems. European Journal of Operational Research, 183(2), 674-693.
Brusco, M.J., & Johns, T.J. (1998). Staffing a multiskilled workforce with varying levels of productivity: An analysis of cross-training policies. Decision Sciences, 29(2), 499–515.
Cevikcan, E. (2016). An optimization methodology for multi model walking-worker assembly systems: an application from busbar energy distribution systems. Assembly Automation, 36(4), 439-459.
Chen, Y. Y. (2017). A hybrid algorithm for allocating tasks, operators, and workstations in multi-manned assembly lines. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 42, 196-209.
Chen, Y. Y., Cheng, C. Y., & Li, J. Y. (2018). Resource-constrained assembly line balancing problems with multi-manned workstations. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 48, 107-119.
Costa, F., Lispi, L., Staudacher, A. P., Rossini, M., Kundu, K., & Cifone, F. D. (2019). How to foster Sustainable Continuous Improvement: A cause-effect relations map of lean soft practices. Operations Research Perspectives, 6, 100091.
Dimitriadis, S. G. (2006). Assembly line balancing and group working: A heuristic procedure for workers’ groups operating on the same product and workstation. Computers & Operations Research, 33(9), 2757-2774.
Fredendall, L.D., Ojha, D., & Patterson, J. W. (2010). Concerning the theory of workload control. European Journal of Operational Research 201 (1). 99–111.
Frye, J. S. (1974). Labor flexibility in multiechelon dual-constraint job shops. Management Science 20 (7), 1073–1081.
Gagnon, R. J., & Ghosh, S. (1991). Assembly line research: Historical roots, research life cycles and future directions. Omega, 19(5), 381–399.
Hopp, W.J., & Spearman, M.L. (2001). Factory Physics: Foundations of Manufacturing Management. 2nd ed. Boston, MA: Irwin/McGraw-Hill.
Hopp, W. J., & Spearman, M.L. (2004). To pull or not to pull: What is the question?. Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, 6(2), 133–148.
Hopp, W. J., Tekin, E., & Van Oyen, M. P. (2004). Benefits of skill chaining in serial production lines with cross-trained workers. Management Science, 50(1), 83–98.
Iravani, S.M., Van Oyen, M.P., & Sims, K.T. (2005). Structural flexibility: A new perspective on the design of manufacturing and service operations. Management Science, 51(2), 151–166.
Kellegöz, T., & Toklu, B. (2012). An efficient branch and bound algorithm for assembly line balancing problems with parallel multi-manned workstations. Computers and Operations Research, 39(12), 3344–3360.
Kher, H.V., & Fredendall, L.D. (2004). Comparing variance reduction to managing system variance in a job shop. Computers and Industrial Engineering, 46(1), 101–120.
Kingsman, B.G. (2000). Modelling input-output workload control for dynamic capacity planning in production planning systems. International Journal of Production Economics, 68(1), 73–93.
Kingsman, B.G., & Hendry, L.C. (2002). The relative contributions of input and output controls on the performance of a workload control system in make-to-order companies. Production Planning and Control, 13(7), 579–590.
Kundu, K., Rossini, M., & Portioli-Staudacher, A. (2018). Analysing the impact of uncertainty reduction on WLC methods in MTO flow shops. Production & Manufacturing Research, 6(1), 328–344.
Kundu, K., Rossini, M & Portioli-Staudacher, A. (2019). A study of a kanban based assembly line feeding system through integration of simulation and particle swarm optimization. International Journal of Industrial Engineering Computations, 10(3), 421-442.
Land, M.J., & Gaalman, G.J.C. (1996). Workload control concepts in job shops a critical assessment. International Journal of Production Economics, 46–47, 535–548.
Land, M.J., Stevenson, M., Thürer, M., & Gaalman, G.J.C. (2015). Job shop control: In search of the key to delivery improvements. International Journal of Production Economics, 168, 257–266.
Linda, G.A., & Kingsman, H.B. (1999). Competitive advantage, customisation and a new taxonomy for non make‐to‐stock companies. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 19 (4), 349–371.
Mahajan, S., & Ingalls, R.G. (2004). Evaluation of methods used to detect warm-up period in steady state simulation. In Proceedings of the 2004 Winter Simulation Conference.
Manzini, M., & Urgo, M. (2015). Makespan estimation of a production process affected by uncertainty: Application on MTO production of NC machine tools. Journal of Manufacturing Systems 37. 1–16.
Melnyk, S.A. & Ragatz, G.L. (1989). Order Review_release, Research Issues and Perspectives. International Journal of Production Research, 27 (7), 1081–1096.
Nakade, K., & Nishiwaki, R. (2008). Optimal allocation of heterogeneous workers in a U-shaped production line. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 54(3), 432-440.
Negahban, A., & Smith, J.S. (2014). Simulation for manufacturing system design and operation: Literature review and analysis. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 33(2), 241–261.
Oosterman, B., Land, M.J., & Gaalman, G.J.C. (2000). Influence of shop characteristics on workload control. International Journal of Production Economics, 68(1), 107–119.
Park, P.S., & Bobrowski, P.M. (1989). Job release and labor flexibility in a dual resource constrained job shop. Journal of Operations Management, 8(3), 230–249.
Park, P.S. (1991). The examination of worker cross-training in a dual resource constrained job shop. European Journal of Operational Research, 52(3), 291–299.
Philipoom, P.R., Malhotra, M.K., & Jensen, J.B. (1993). An evaluation of capacity sensitive order review and release procedures in job shops. Decision Sciences, 24(6), 1109–1134.
Plossl, G., & Wight, O. (1971). Materials requirements planning by computer. (American Production and Inventory Control Society, Washington, DC).
Portioli-Staudacher, A., & Tantardini, M. (2012). A lean-based ORR system for non-repetitive manufacturing. International Journal of Production Research, 50(12), 3257–3273.
Rekiek, B., Delchambre, A., Dolgui, A. & Bratcu, A. (2002). Assembly line design : a survey. IFAC.
Renna, P. (2019). Flexible job-shop scheduling with learning and forgetting effect by Multi-Agent System. International Journal of Industrial Engineering Computations, 10(4), 521-534.
Roshani, A., & Giglio, D. (2017). Simulated annealing algorithms for the multi-manned assembly line balancing problem: minimising cycle time. International Journal of Production Research, 55(10), 2731-2751.
Roshani, A., Roshani, A., Roshani, A., Salehi, M., & Esfandyari, A. (2013). A simulated annealing algorithm for multi-manned assembly line balancing problem. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 32(1), 238.
Rossini, M., Audino, F., Costa, F., Cifone, F.D., Kundu, K., & Portioli-Staudacher, A. (2019). Extending lean frontiers : A kaizen case study in an Italian MTO manufacturing company. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 1-20.
Sabuncuoglu, I., & Karapınar, H. Y. (1999). Analysis of order review/release problems in production systems. International Journal of Production Economics, 62(3), 259-279.
Şahin, M., & Kellegöz, T. (2019). Balancing multi-manned assembly lines with walking workers: Problem definition, mathematical formulation, and an electromagnetic field optimisation algorithm. International Journal of Production Research. doi:10.1080/00207543.2019.1566672.
Sawhney, R. (2013). Implementing labor flexibility: A missing link between acquired labor flexibility and plant performance. Journal of Operations Management, 31(1–2), 98–108.
Sikora, C.G.S., Lopes, T.C. & Magatão, L. (2017). Traveling worker assembly line (re)balancing problem: Model, reduction techniques, and real case studies. European Journal of Operational Research, 259(3), 949–971.
Stevenson, M., Hendry, L.C., & Kingsman, B.J. (2005). A review of production planning and control: The applicability of key concepts to the make-to-order industry. International Journal of Production Research, 43(5), 869–898.
Stewart, G.L., & Barrick, M.R. (2000). Team structure and performance: Assessing the mediating role of intrateam process and the moderating role of task type. Academy of Management Journal, 43(2), 135–148.
Thomas, T., Sherman, S.R., & Sawhney, R.S. (2018). Application of lean manufacturing principles to improve a conceptual 238Pu supply process. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 46, 1–12.
Thürer, M., Land, M.J., Stevenson, M, Fredendall, L.D., & Godinho Filho, M. (2015). Concerning workload control and order release: The pre-shop pool sequencing decision. Production and Operations Management, 24(7), 1179–1192.
Thürer, M., Silva, C., & Stevenson, M. (2011). Optimising workload norms: the influence of shop floor characteristics on setting workload norms for the workload control concept. International Journal of Production Research, 49(4), 1151-1171.
Thürer, M., Stevenson, M., & Land, M.J. (2016). On the integration of input and output control: Workload control order release. International Journal of Production Economics, 174, 43–53.
Thürer, M., Stevenson, M., Land, M. J., & Fredendall, L. D. (2019). On the combined effect of due date setting, order release, and output control: an assessment by simulation. International Journal of Production Research, 57(6), 1741-1755.
Thürer, M., Stevenson, M., & Qu, T. (2015). Simple subcontracting rules for make-to-order shops with limited subcontractor capacity: An assessment by simulation.”Production Planning and Control, 26 (13), 1145–1161.
Thürer, M., Stevenson, M., Qu, T., & Godinho Filho, M. (2014). The design of simple subcontracting rules for make-to-order shops: An assessment by simulation. European Journal of Operational Research, 239, 854–864.
Thürer, M., Stevenson, M., Silva, C., Land, M.J. & Fredendall, L.D. (2012). Workload control and order release: A lean solution for make-to-order companies. Production and Operations Management, 21 (5), 939–953.
Treleven, M. (1989). A review of the dual resource constrained system research. In IIE Transactions, 21(3), 279-287.
Wight, O. (1970). Input/output control a real handle on lead time. Production Inventory Management Journal, 11(3), 9–31.
Wisner, J. D. (1995). A review of the order release policy research. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 15(6), 25–40.
Yan, H., Stevenson, M., Hendry, L.C., & Land, M.J. (2016). Load-oriented order release (LOOR) revisited: Bringing it back to the state of the art. Production Planning and Control, 27(13), 1078–1091.
Al-Zuheri, A., Luong, L., & Xing, K. (2016). Developing a multi-objective genetic optimisation approach for an operational design of a manual mixed-model assembly line with walking workers. Journal of intelligent manufacturing, 27(5), 1049-1065.
Battaïa, O., & Dolgui, A. (2013). A taxonomy of line balancing problems and their solution approaches. International Journal of Production Economics, 142(2), 259–277.
Becker, C., & Scholl, A. (2006). A survey on problems and methods in generalized assembly line balancing. European Journal of Operational Research, 168(3), 694-715.
Bergamaschi, D., Cigolini, R., Perona, M., & Portioli, A. (1997). Order review and release strategies ina job shop environment: A review and a classification. International Journal of Production Research, 35(2), 399-420.
Boysen, N., Fliedner, M., & Scholl, A. (2007). A classification of assembly line balancing problems. European Journal of Operational Research, 183(2), 674-693.
Brusco, M.J., & Johns, T.J. (1998). Staffing a multiskilled workforce with varying levels of productivity: An analysis of cross-training policies. Decision Sciences, 29(2), 499–515.
Cevikcan, E. (2016). An optimization methodology for multi model walking-worker assembly systems: an application from busbar energy distribution systems. Assembly Automation, 36(4), 439-459.
Chen, Y. Y. (2017). A hybrid algorithm for allocating tasks, operators, and workstations in multi-manned assembly lines. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 42, 196-209.
Chen, Y. Y., Cheng, C. Y., & Li, J. Y. (2018). Resource-constrained assembly line balancing problems with multi-manned workstations. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 48, 107-119.
Costa, F., Lispi, L., Staudacher, A. P., Rossini, M., Kundu, K., & Cifone, F. D. (2019). How to foster Sustainable Continuous Improvement: A cause-effect relations map of lean soft practices. Operations Research Perspectives, 6, 100091.
Dimitriadis, S. G. (2006). Assembly line balancing and group working: A heuristic procedure for workers’ groups operating on the same product and workstation. Computers & Operations Research, 33(9), 2757-2774.
Fredendall, L.D., Ojha, D., & Patterson, J. W. (2010). Concerning the theory of workload control. European Journal of Operational Research 201 (1). 99–111.
Frye, J. S. (1974). Labor flexibility in multiechelon dual-constraint job shops. Management Science 20 (7), 1073–1081.
Gagnon, R. J., & Ghosh, S. (1991). Assembly line research: Historical roots, research life cycles and future directions. Omega, 19(5), 381–399.
Hopp, W.J., & Spearman, M.L. (2001). Factory Physics: Foundations of Manufacturing Management. 2nd ed. Boston, MA: Irwin/McGraw-Hill.
Hopp, W. J., & Spearman, M.L. (2004). To pull or not to pull: What is the question?. Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, 6(2), 133–148.
Hopp, W. J., Tekin, E., & Van Oyen, M. P. (2004). Benefits of skill chaining in serial production lines with cross-trained workers. Management Science, 50(1), 83–98.
Iravani, S.M., Van Oyen, M.P., & Sims, K.T. (2005). Structural flexibility: A new perspective on the design of manufacturing and service operations. Management Science, 51(2), 151–166.
Kellegöz, T., & Toklu, B. (2012). An efficient branch and bound algorithm for assembly line balancing problems with parallel multi-manned workstations. Computers and Operations Research, 39(12), 3344–3360.
Kher, H.V., & Fredendall, L.D. (2004). Comparing variance reduction to managing system variance in a job shop. Computers and Industrial Engineering, 46(1), 101–120.
Kingsman, B.G. (2000). Modelling input-output workload control for dynamic capacity planning in production planning systems. International Journal of Production Economics, 68(1), 73–93.
Kingsman, B.G., & Hendry, L.C. (2002). The relative contributions of input and output controls on the performance of a workload control system in make-to-order companies. Production Planning and Control, 13(7), 579–590.
Kundu, K., Rossini, M., & Portioli-Staudacher, A. (2018). Analysing the impact of uncertainty reduction on WLC methods in MTO flow shops. Production & Manufacturing Research, 6(1), 328–344.
Kundu, K., Rossini, M & Portioli-Staudacher, A. (2019). A study of a kanban based assembly line feeding system through integration of simulation and particle swarm optimization. International Journal of Industrial Engineering Computations, 10(3), 421-442.
Land, M.J., & Gaalman, G.J.C. (1996). Workload control concepts in job shops a critical assessment. International Journal of Production Economics, 46–47, 535–548.
Land, M.J., Stevenson, M., Thürer, M., & Gaalman, G.J.C. (2015). Job shop control: In search of the key to delivery improvements. International Journal of Production Economics, 168, 257–266.
Linda, G.A., & Kingsman, H.B. (1999). Competitive advantage, customisation and a new taxonomy for non make‐to‐stock companies. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 19 (4), 349–371.
Mahajan, S., & Ingalls, R.G. (2004). Evaluation of methods used to detect warm-up period in steady state simulation. In Proceedings of the 2004 Winter Simulation Conference.
Manzini, M., & Urgo, M. (2015). Makespan estimation of a production process affected by uncertainty: Application on MTO production of NC machine tools. Journal of Manufacturing Systems 37. 1–16.
Melnyk, S.A. & Ragatz, G.L. (1989). Order Review_release, Research Issues and Perspectives. International Journal of Production Research, 27 (7), 1081–1096.
Nakade, K., & Nishiwaki, R. (2008). Optimal allocation of heterogeneous workers in a U-shaped production line. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 54(3), 432-440.
Negahban, A., & Smith, J.S. (2014). Simulation for manufacturing system design and operation: Literature review and analysis. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 33(2), 241–261.
Oosterman, B., Land, M.J., & Gaalman, G.J.C. (2000). Influence of shop characteristics on workload control. International Journal of Production Economics, 68(1), 107–119.
Park, P.S., & Bobrowski, P.M. (1989). Job release and labor flexibility in a dual resource constrained job shop. Journal of Operations Management, 8(3), 230–249.
Park, P.S. (1991). The examination of worker cross-training in a dual resource constrained job shop. European Journal of Operational Research, 52(3), 291–299.
Philipoom, P.R., Malhotra, M.K., & Jensen, J.B. (1993). An evaluation of capacity sensitive order review and release procedures in job shops. Decision Sciences, 24(6), 1109–1134.
Plossl, G., & Wight, O. (1971). Materials requirements planning by computer. (American Production and Inventory Control Society, Washington, DC).
Portioli-Staudacher, A., & Tantardini, M. (2012). A lean-based ORR system for non-repetitive manufacturing. International Journal of Production Research, 50(12), 3257–3273.
Rekiek, B., Delchambre, A., Dolgui, A. & Bratcu, A. (2002). Assembly line design : a survey. IFAC.
Renna, P. (2019). Flexible job-shop scheduling with learning and forgetting effect by Multi-Agent System. International Journal of Industrial Engineering Computations, 10(4), 521-534.
Roshani, A., & Giglio, D. (2017). Simulated annealing algorithms for the multi-manned assembly line balancing problem: minimising cycle time. International Journal of Production Research, 55(10), 2731-2751.
Roshani, A., Roshani, A., Roshani, A., Salehi, M., & Esfandyari, A. (2013). A simulated annealing algorithm for multi-manned assembly line balancing problem. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 32(1), 238.
Rossini, M., Audino, F., Costa, F., Cifone, F.D., Kundu, K., & Portioli-Staudacher, A. (2019). Extending lean frontiers : A kaizen case study in an Italian MTO manufacturing company. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 1-20.
Sabuncuoglu, I., & Karapınar, H. Y. (1999). Analysis of order review/release problems in production systems. International Journal of Production Economics, 62(3), 259-279.
Şahin, M., & Kellegöz, T. (2019). Balancing multi-manned assembly lines with walking workers: Problem definition, mathematical formulation, and an electromagnetic field optimisation algorithm. International Journal of Production Research. doi:10.1080/00207543.2019.1566672.
Sawhney, R. (2013). Implementing labor flexibility: A missing link between acquired labor flexibility and plant performance. Journal of Operations Management, 31(1–2), 98–108.
Sikora, C.G.S., Lopes, T.C. & Magatão, L. (2017). Traveling worker assembly line (re)balancing problem: Model, reduction techniques, and real case studies. European Journal of Operational Research, 259(3), 949–971.
Stevenson, M., Hendry, L.C., & Kingsman, B.J. (2005). A review of production planning and control: The applicability of key concepts to the make-to-order industry. International Journal of Production Research, 43(5), 869–898.
Stewart, G.L., & Barrick, M.R. (2000). Team structure and performance: Assessing the mediating role of intrateam process and the moderating role of task type. Academy of Management Journal, 43(2), 135–148.
Thomas, T., Sherman, S.R., & Sawhney, R.S. (2018). Application of lean manufacturing principles to improve a conceptual 238Pu supply process. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 46, 1–12.
Thürer, M., Land, M.J., Stevenson, M, Fredendall, L.D., & Godinho Filho, M. (2015). Concerning workload control and order release: The pre-shop pool sequencing decision. Production and Operations Management, 24(7), 1179–1192.
Thürer, M., Silva, C., & Stevenson, M. (2011). Optimising workload norms: the influence of shop floor characteristics on setting workload norms for the workload control concept. International Journal of Production Research, 49(4), 1151-1171.
Thürer, M., Stevenson, M., & Land, M.J. (2016). On the integration of input and output control: Workload control order release. International Journal of Production Economics, 174, 43–53.
Thürer, M., Stevenson, M., Land, M. J., & Fredendall, L. D. (2019). On the combined effect of due date setting, order release, and output control: an assessment by simulation. International Journal of Production Research, 57(6), 1741-1755.
Thürer, M., Stevenson, M., & Qu, T. (2015). Simple subcontracting rules for make-to-order shops with limited subcontractor capacity: An assessment by simulation.”Production Planning and Control, 26 (13), 1145–1161.
Thürer, M., Stevenson, M., Qu, T., & Godinho Filho, M. (2014). The design of simple subcontracting rules for make-to-order shops: An assessment by simulation. European Journal of Operational Research, 239, 854–864.
Thürer, M., Stevenson, M., Silva, C., Land, M.J. & Fredendall, L.D. (2012). Workload control and order release: A lean solution for make-to-order companies. Production and Operations Management, 21 (5), 939–953.
Treleven, M. (1989). A review of the dual resource constrained system research. In IIE Transactions, 21(3), 279-287.
Wight, O. (1970). Input/output control a real handle on lead time. Production Inventory Management Journal, 11(3), 9–31.
Wisner, J. D. (1995). A review of the order release policy research. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 15(6), 25–40.
Yan, H., Stevenson, M., Hendry, L.C., & Land, M.J. (2016). Load-oriented order release (LOOR) revisited: Bringing it back to the state of the art. Production Planning and Control, 27(13), 1078–1091.